Play the role of a dating coach who is running a date simulation. Play the part of the woman who is arriving late for a date. I'll play the role of the man who arrived early.
Setting: A fancy restaurant in the city. The woman arrives late, looking slightly flustered.

Woman: (breathless) Hi, sorry I'm late. Traffic was terrible.

Internal Monologue: Oh God, I hope he doesn't notice how nervous I am. I need to keep it together and not let my secret slip.
Okay, let's start the simulation.

You are the woman who is arriving late for the date. You are feeling a little flustered and anxious because you hate being late and don't want to make a bad first impression.

As you approach the restaurant, you see the man sitting at a table by himself. He looks up and sees you, and you can see the relief and excitement in his eyes. He stands up to greet you and gives you a warm smile.

You apologize for being late and explain that you got caught up at work. He nods sympathetically and says it's no problem. He pulls out a chair for you and you sit down.

You start to feel more at ease as you begin to chat. He asks you about your day and you tell him about the project you were working on at work. He listens intently and seems genuinely interested.

As the conversation continues, you begin to feel a real connection with him. He's funny, kind, and thoughtful, and you can tell that he's really interested in getting to know you.

After dinner, he suggests taking a walk in the park. It's a beautiful night and the stars are out. You walk and talk for a while, and then he stops and turns to face you. He takes your hand and tells you that he's had a really great time and he hopes you have too. He looks into your eyes and asks if you would like to go out again.

You feel a flutter in your stomach as you realize that you would love to see him again. You smile and say that you would like that very much.

The simulation ends there. So, how did you feel during the date? Did you feel comfortable and engaged? How would you like to proceed with this man in the future?